John Bourchier (politician)
John Bourchier CBE | |
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Member of the Australian Parliament for Bendigo | |
In office 2 December 1972 – 5 March 1983 | |
Preceded by | David Kennedy |
Succeeded by | John Brumby |
Personal details | |
Born |
Ballarat, Victoria | 12 October 1929
Died |
31 August 2017 87) Brisbane | (aged
Nationality | Australian |
Political party | Liberal Party of Australia |
Occupation | Company manager |
John William Bourchier, CBE (12 October 1929 – 31 August 2017) was an Australian politician. Born in Ballarat, he was a company manager before entering politics. In 1972, he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives as the Liberal member for Bendigo. He served as a party whip in the Fraser Government. In 1978 he led a delegation of MPs to Russia.[1] He held the seat until his defeat by the future Victorian Premier John Brumby in 1983.[2]
Bourchier was married to Doreen and had four children. He died in Brisbane on 31 August 2017.[1]
References
- 1 2 Walls, Jason (4 September 2017). "Former Bendigo MP remembered as inspirational, respected Whip". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 20 July 2007. Retrieved 2008-06-14.
Parliament of Australia | ||
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Preceded by David Kennedy |
Member for Bendigo 1972–1983 |
Succeeded by John Brumby |
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